Resetting the Scene

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More than a century after its emergence, classical Hollywood cinema remains popular with cinephiles and scholars alike. This collection showcases cutting-edge work by renowned researchers of studio-era filmmaking and proposes new directions for classical Hollywood studies in the twenty-first century. It includes twenty-six accessible chapters and an extensive bibliography. Part 1 features an introduction by Katherine Spring and a chapter by David Bordwell, reflecting on the latest methods, technological resources, and archival discoveries that have invigorated recent research. Part 2 presents close analyses of film style, focusing on shot composition, cinematography, and film music. Part 3 introduces new approaches to genre, examining the film musical, backstudio picture, and B-film. Part 4 delves into industry operations, covering the origins of Hollywood, cross-promotion, production planning, and talent management. Part 5 offers fresh perspectives on race representation, addressing censorship, musicals, film noir, and science fiction. Part 6 uncovers forgotten histories of women's labor related to wartime propaganda, below-the-line work, and the evolution of star persona. Part 7 discusses the decline of the studio system while highlighting the persistence of classical norms in auteur cinema and screenwriting. Finally, Part 8 emphasizes new methods for studying Hollywood cinema, including digital resources and the inter